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08 May 2017 Blog Simulation Technology

Rocky 4 achieves major breakthrough in DEM computational speeds with first ever Multi-GPU solver capabilities

The wait is over. With the fourth major release of its 3D Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) particle simulation software, Rocky 4 becomes the very first commercially available DEM solver to offer support for Multi-GPU Processing. This powerful, innovative, and...

05 Apr 2017 Blog Simulation Technology

Applications for modelling particle breakage in Rocky DEM

Particle breakage, also known as particle degradation or fragmentation, is a process that involves splitting a larger particle into several smaller fragments. This can be desirable or undesirable depending on the application. For example, there are many bulk...

08 Feb 2017 Blog Food Processing Simulation Technology

Mixing equipment analysis using Rocky DEM

From the powder mixing of pharmaceutical ingredients to fuel particles inside a fluidized bed nuclear reactor; from the mixing of yeast into the dough in a bakery operation to gravel inside an asphalt plant; the search for increasing homogeneity of a system is a...

14 Dec 2016 Blog Chutes

Using DEM to improve transfer chute design

DEM is a powerful solution to improve transfer chutes. By simulating different scenarios, the tool reduces the costs of building and testing different configurations.

30 Nov 2016 Blog Simulation Technology

University of Cape Town uses Rocky DEM to simulate particle behavior

Dr. Indresan Govender, professor and researcher at University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa, recently gave us an interview about how he and his team have been using Rocky DEM and the advantages they are discovering. Read the complete interview...

18 Oct 2016 Blog Simulation Technology

Analyze grinding efficiency by using particle Energy Spectra

Check out the breakage capabilities in Rocky DEM, including the time-saving feature, Particle Energy Spectra.

01 Jun 2016 Blog Simulation Technology

Scanning and simulating unique particle shapes: an experiement

So you’ve identified that your Rocky DEM analysis could benefit from a more accurate particle shape. You say you have access to a sample particle and a 3D scanner? Excellent! So now what? The office I work in recently received our own 3D laser scanner so I took it...

15 Apr 2016 Blog Mining Simulation Technology

Rotary calciners simulation using Rocky DEM heat transfer models

Heat transfer in particulate materials is a key phenomenon in a variety of industrial applications. Very often material is handled and stored in granular form and is need to be heated or cooled for a given process.

22 Jan 2016 Blog Mining Simulation Technology

Screw feeder design improvement by using DEM

Find out how you can improve your screw feeder designs by using DEM simulations, enhancing product quality control and reducing power consumption and wear.

21 Oct 2015 Blog Simulation Technology

Rocky allows digitized particle geometries, including concave shapes, to be used in DEM simulations

Have you ever thought about making a truly realistic DEM simulation of your unique particle shape? Wouldn't it be great if you could accurately replicate concave-shaped materials, like a potato chip or a hinge? Now you can!

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Rocky 4 achieves major breakthrough in DEM computational speeds with first ever Multi-GPU solver capabilities

Applications for modelling particle breakage in Rocky DEM

Mixing equipment analysis using Rocky DEM

Using DEM to improve transfer chute design

University of Cape Town uses Rocky DEM to simulate particle behavior

Analyze grinding efficiency by using particle Energy Spectra

Scanning and simulating unique particle shapes: an experiement

Rotary calciners simulation using Rocky DEM heat transfer models

Screw feeder design improvement by using DEM

Rocky allows digitized particle geometries, including concave shapes, to be used in DEM simulations

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